Ashleigh Victoria Thomas, 24, of Westover, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 21, 2020. She was born Dec. 24, 1995 in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of Ryan Haines and […]
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All voters will be permitted to request absentee ballot for November Election; may use new online portal
MORGANTOWN — Any voter who wants to vote absentee in the November general election because of COVID-19 concerns will be able to do so, Secretary of State Mac Warner announced […]
State Police charge man with first-degree arson in weekend fire in Masontown
KINGWOOD — The ex-boyfriend of a Masontown woman is charged with arson in the weekend burning of her house. Desmond Devon Simmons, 34, is charged with first-degree arson, domestic battery […]
Justice, DHHR address questions of COVID test results delays, need to self-quarantine while waiting
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County’s active COVID-19 caseload continues to trend downward, with 177 cases Monday morning, Gov. Jim Justice said Monday. Kanawha County remains the state’s highest, with 266. Kanawha […]
Capito answers COVID questions in Mon/Preston telephone town hall and Q&A with The Dominion Post
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia and Preston County residents got a chance recently to question Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., in a telephone town hall. Capito took the calls from her D.C. […]
WVU announces new defensive responsibilities for coaching staff
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia football coach Neal Brown announced the Mountaineer defensive coaching staff will share responsibilities by committee for the 2020 season, following the mutual parting with former […]
Dealing with the coronavirus is about assessing risk
We have been asking the wrong question as we consider dipping our toes into new activities during the coronavirus pandemic: Is it safe? We are looking for a yes or […]
Late Congressman John Lewis left us a better America
Right now, America needs heroes. And we have one for the ages in John Lewis. His life of sacrifice in the name of the larger principles of freedom and equality […]
Trump’s census order defies the Constitution
An old Ronald Reagan campaign debate line against President Carter came to mind Tuesday morning after President Trump issued yet another presidential decree that flouts the U.S. Constitution: “There you […]
Preston Commission to consider PSD 4 service expansion
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission is being asked to approve the expansion of Public Service District 4’s service area so it can merge with the Town of Bruceton Mills’ […]
